Celebrating 500 Years of the re:formation re:vive Rally Day Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017
Welcome to Worship at St. Andrew s Wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Andrew s. Our mission is to Proclaim Jesus Christ, Live in Christ, Serve! To learn more, we invite you to the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium for materials describing activities and events, as well as to the St. Andrew s website (saintandrews.org). Please join us for fellowship after the service. Listening devices and LARGE PRINT bulletins are available at the door. Please ask an usher. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. Childcare is available in the Infant and Toddler Rooms. If you have children who become restless, you may view the service with televisions in the Atrium, Library and Infant Room. We invite you to fill out and put on a name tag which can be found in the pew rack in front of you. REVIVE Preaching Series: Sept. 10-Nov. 19, 2017 This fall we are reviving some of the texts and teachings of Martin Luther as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. These are texts that will REVIVE our lives, our faith and our community. Take a deep breathe in the midst of autumn and be revived! Prelude Solemn Entrance of the Knights of St. John Hymn Lift High the Cross Richard Strauss North Shore Brass crucifer 2
We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Call to Worship Restoring God, we gather to worship you, Renew and restore us with your presence. Gracious God, you are our hope and our joy, We come to praise and thank you. Healing God, we come together in our brokenness, Hear our silent confession and make us whole again with your healing power. Time for silent confession Sisters and Brothers, hear the Good News. You are forgiven and set free. Thanks be to God! Hymn Rise, Shine, You People! woitkiewiecz The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. 3
Prayer of the Day God of joy and power, you have called us to stand at the ready so that we may engage fully in your life saving work. Thank you for empowering all your people to join in the mission of love. Give us faith to believe that your love can be accomplished in our lives. Amen First Lesson 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 To keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. Hymn Praise the Source of Faith and Learning Choir: 1. Praise the source of faith and learning that has sparked and stoked the mind with a passion for discerning how the world has been designed. Let the sense of wonder flowing from the wonders we survey keep our faith forever growing and renew our need to pray. 2. hyfrydol God of wisdom we acknowledge that our science and our art and the breadth of human knowledge only partial truth impart. Far beyond our calculation lies a depth we cannot sound where your purpose for creation and the pulse of life are found. Thomas H. Troege Blessing of Students and Teachers WE INVITE CHILDREN TO DOCK AT THIS TIME Please make sure your child is wearing a nametag with name and grade level. ************* See FRONT OF INSERT for Pickup Locations ************** 4
Hymn Praise the Source of Faith and Learning 3. As two currents in a river fight each other s undertow, till converging they deliver one coherent steady flow, blend, O God, our faith and learning till they carve a single course, till they join as one, returning praise and thanks to you, the Source. hyfrydol Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to God, bless his holy name. For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Anthem A Mighty Fortress Is Our God arr. Dan Forrest St. Andrew s Choir and New Dimension Singers 1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow r are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God s own choosing: Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth, His Name, from age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3. And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us; The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him. 4. That word above all earthly pow rs, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him Who with us sideth; Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; The body they may kill: God s truth abideth still, His kingdom is forever. 5
Holy Gospel Luke 19:1-10 Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today. So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw it began to grumble and said, He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner. Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much. Then Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. Praise to you, O Christ. Sacrament of Holy Baptism 9:00 Addyson Ann Williams Daughter of Megan and Bryan Williams Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen 6
Hymn Amazing Grace new britain Sermon Amazing Grace Pastor Michael D. Carlson Offering North Shore Brass 7
Offertory Amazing Grace 4. The Lord has promised good to me; his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. new britain Prayers of the Church 5. When we ve been there ten thousand yuears, bright shining as the sun, we ve no less days to sing God s praise than when we d first begun. Words of Institution for the Sacrament of Holy Communion The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen Lamb of God Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us peace. 8 We believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the bread and wine and grants us the gift of God s grace and forgiveness. All are welcome to receive this gift. White grape juice is available upon request. Gluten-free wafers are available at all stations at the front of the Sanctuary.
Communion Music North Shore Brass Please refrain from applause during and following Holy Communion. Hymn Let Us Break Bread Together break bread together Post-Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen 9
Post-Communion Prayer Loving God, we have been filled with your love and satisfied with your grace. Send us to be loving ambassadors in our homes, schools, places of work and in the public square. May your kingdom come. Amen Benediction The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Hymn To God Be the Glory to god be the glory Continued on next page 10
Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude North Shore Brass Please let our Hospitality Desk staff know if you would like a pastor to pray with you following worship. Today s Music North Shore Brass: Pam Humphrey, Lynn Erickson, Chuck Hodgson, Sue Roberts & Greg Sackreiter Percussion: Bob Rantanen and Ben Martin St. Andrew s Choir and New Dimension Singers; Jan Gilbertson, director Bill Chouinard, organist; Kristin Chouinard, pianist Next Sunday in the Sanctuary Sermon: Law and Gospel/Order and Grace Scripture: Galatians 3.15-22; Psalm 1:1-3; John 1.14-18 Music: St. Andrew s Orchestra 9:00 Senior High Choir; St. Andrew s. Choir 10:30 St. Andrew s Choir; New Dimension Singers 11
Mike Carlson Lead Pastor Sarah Breckenridge Executive Pastor John Straiton Discipleship Pastor Brian Norsman Pastor of Outreach and Mission Kyle Jackson Pastor of Congregational Care Erin Morris Deacon / Intern Pastor Carolyn Staats Intern Pastor Jenny Sung Intern Pastor New! St. Andrew s Worship Times Traditional Worship Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m. Great Hall Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall First Wednesday Worship First Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Nursery at all services. Worship at St. Andrew s Village Sunday 1 p.m. 12 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 www.saintandrews.org 651.426.3261